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Please read the below important information.
Under no circumstances should you take an animal back to your accomodation if you do not plan on adopting or caring for them long term.
Found An Animal In Need?
Frequently asked questions
Found An Animal In Need
Adoption
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If a puppy or kitten is alone, please do not immediately assume they have been abandoned. Their mother may simply be nearby searching for food, and moving the babies can prevent her from finding them again. If they are safe and not visibly injured, the best thing you can do is leave them where they are and monitor from a safe distance. You should only move a puppy or kitten if they are injured, in immediate danger or somewhere they are likely to be killed, such as in the middle of the road. Before removing a healthy litter, please remember that somewhere nearby there may be a mother who is desperately looking for them.Most adult street dogs and cats you see today were once puppies and kittens growing up on the streets. The long-term answer is not simply removing individual animals - it is preventing unwanted litters in the first place.
Act immediately. Do not wait for us to respond.If an animal has been hit by a vehicle, is seriously injured, bleeding, struggling to breathe, unconscious, having seizures or otherwise appears to be in immediate danger, your first priortiy should be getting them emergency veterinary help. Contact the vet clinic - Vet & Paws, which can be found on Google Maps.We do not have a veterinarian at Coron Animal Savers, and we are not medical professionals. We can try to guide you based on our experience, but we cannot replace professional veterinary care. The animal's best chance of survival is often the person who is already there - you.An animal may also be owned (despite its condition), so please ask around if there is an owner.We are not based in Coron Town, and by the time we receive a message, organise transport and leave the shelter, an animal may have already died or disappeared. If you can safely help, act first and contact us afterwards.
We are a very small shelter caring for 100+ animals. Our team consists of just three people - two caretakers who are responsible for the daily care of the animals and our founder. Our shelter is also outside of Town, meaning responding to reports around the island can take considerable time. We understand how upsetting it is to find an animal in need, but unfortunately we cannot physcially respond to every report we receive.
We receive many rescue requests every day and unfortunately we cannot take every animal into the shelter (as much as we'd love to).Rescue is a short term solution. Taking one dog or cat off the street does not solve the reason why there are so many animals needing help in the first place. If we simply continue taking animals into already full shelter, eventually we have nowhere safe for them to go. Our priority is therefore not just rescuing individuals animals, but working towards long term population control through sterilisation, education and responsible animal welfare. If an animal is healthy and safe where they are, helping them in the community can sometimes be more beneficial than mvoing them into an overcrowded shelter.
Unfortunately, no.We completely understand why people offer to pay for an animals care, and we are extreely grateful for all donations and support. But our limitation is not simply more money - it is space and capacity. We currently operate at full capacity. If we keep saying "just one more" because someone is willing to pay, eventually we have far more animals than we can responsibly care for. That becomes hoarding, not rescue. We would rather say no than take an animal into a situation where we cannot provide the standard of care they deserve, and we ask that this is respected. Please see our advice section on other ways you can help the animal.
There are many ways that you can help. Here are some tips:If an animal looks starving then please feed if you can do so safely. Kibble or wet food can be purchased from the pet store (Fishtoones). Ask nearby locals if the animal is owned (yes, even the emaciated ones may be owned) - if they are owned or a local is willing to help, you can purchase a supply of food and ask them to continue feeding frequently. Food should be placed down and then move away from the food, avoiding eye contact. If the animal is in a pack, sometimes it is easier to scatter kibbles in multiple places, however pack animals will usually have a hierarchy. Do not feed in the road, close to traffic or in front of establishments - this can encourage them to return here and could be dangerous to their safety.Most street animals may not have access to clean drinking water, which can be especially dangerous during the hot and dry weather. Try find a bowl or a split coconut where you can place drinking water. If the animal appears to have a skin condition such as mange, you can message us for advice first. We may already been treating them but if we are not we'll ask you to purchase some medicaion such as NexGard that you can give them.
Frequently asked questions
If a puppy or kitten is alone, please do not immediately assume they have been abandoned. Their mother may simply be nearby searching for food, and moving the babies can prevent her from finding them again. If they are safe and not visibly injured, the best thing you can do is leave them where they are and monitor from a safe distance. You should only move a puppy or kitten if they are injured, in immediate danger or somewhere they are likely to be killed, such as in the middle of the road. Before removing a healthy litter, please remember that somewhere nearby there may be a mother who is desperately looking for them.Most adult street dogs and cats you see today were once puppies and kittens growing up on the streets. The long-term answer is not simply removing individual animals - it is preventing unwanted litters in the first place.
Act immediately. Do not wait for us to respond.If an animal has been hit by a vehicle, is seriously injured, bleeding, struggling to breathe, unconscious, having seizures or otherwise appears to be in immediate danger, your first priortiy should be getting them emergency veterinary help. Contact the vet clinic - Vet & Paws, which can be found on Google Maps.We do not have a veterinarian at Coron Animal Savers, and we are not medical professionals. We can try to guide you based on our experience, but we cannot replace professional veterinary care. The animal's best chance of survival is often the person who is already there - you.An animal may also be owned (despite its condition), so please ask around if there is an owner.We are not based in Coron Town, and by the time we receive a message, organise transport and leave the shelter, an animal may have already died or disappeared. If you can safely help, act first and contact us afterwards.
We are a very small shelter caring for 100+ animals. Our team consists of just three people - two caretakers who are responsible for the daily care of the animals and our founder. Our shelter is also outside of Town, meaning responding to reports around the island can take considerable time. We understand how upsetting it is to find an animal in need, but unfortunately we cannot physcially respond to every report we receive.
We receive many rescue requests every day and unfortunately we cannot take every animal into the shelter (as much as we'd love to).Rescue is a short term solution. Taking one dog or cat off the street does not solve the reason why there are so many animals needing help in the first place. If we simply continue taking animals into already full shelter, eventually we have nowhere safe for them to go. Our priority is therefore not just rescuing individuals animals, but working towards long term population control through sterilisation, education and responsible animal welfare. If an animal is healthy and safe where they are, helping them in the community can sometimes be more beneficial than mvoing them into an overcrowded shelter.
Unfortunately, no.We completely understand why people offer to pay for an animals care, and we are extreely grateful for all donations and support. But our limitation is not simply more money - it is space and capacity. We currently operate at full capacity. If we keep saying "just one more" because someone is willing to pay, eventually we have far more animals than we can responsibly care for. That becomes hoarding, not rescue. We would rather say no than take an animal into a situation where we cannot provide the standard of care they deserve, and we ask that this is respected. Please see our advice section on other ways you can help the animal.
There are many ways that you can help. Here are some tips:If an animal looks starving then please feed if you can do so safely. Kibble or wet food can be purchased from the pet store (Fishtoones). Ask nearby locals if the animal is owned (yes, even the emaciated ones may be owned) - if they are owned or a local is willing to help, you can purchase a supply of food and ask them to continue feeding frequently. Food should be placed down and then move away from the food, avoiding eye contact. If the animal is in a pack, sometimes it is easier to scatter kibbles in multiple places, however pack animals will usually have a hierarchy. Do not feed in the road, close to traffic or in front of establishments - this can encourage them to return here and could be dangerous to their safety.Most street animals may not have access to clean drinking water, which can be especially dangerous during the hot and dry weather. Try find a bowl or a split coconut where you can place drinking water. If the animal appears to have a skin condition such as mange, you can message us for advice first. We may already been treating them but if we are not we'll ask you to purchase some medicaion such as NexGard that you can give them.
During the application process we will assess suitability, including whether they will have access to proper shelter and exercise. We do not allow our dogs to be tied on chains, placed into small cages, or left to free roam the streets. We need to be satisfied that our animals are going to a suitable home, where care will be provided. Adopting a dog is a lifetime commitment and you must be prepared for future vet bills.
We will not board a cat or dog you have found on the streets whilst you figure out how to get them back to your home country. You must take them to the vets to understand their medical status, and spend time with them to understand the suitability. Not all animals are suitable for international travel. By adopting one already in our care, you open up space and opportunity for other animals to be rescued.
We may have our tuktuk available for transport which is P250 per person - this is payable in cash upon arriving at the shelter. Please ensure you have cash available as people have promised to pay through our online donation links afterwards and not, this takes money away directly from our animals.
If our tuktuk is not available then we can organise with another driver for the same cost.
The above costs are based on transport from Coron Town.
If you have a scooter then we'll provide the exact location - we kindly ask that this is not shared for the safety of our animals.
Please remember that all of our dogs have been rescued from traumatic situations, therefore they may not behave how your pets do. Some will bark, jump up, they may be very vocal or argue between each other like packs. Some may shy away from attention but want you to approach gently.
Most importantly, to ensure that the safety of our animals is not compromised, we ask that you do not share our exact location online.
Your first task will be dog walking (weather dependant), then any tasks such as basic care. You'll then have the opportunity for cuddles with the cats and dogs. We've really love you to capture your time with us for our social media.
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